2005 Chrysler Sebring Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,034miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring, 11% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,034 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been very pleased with my car and it's performance, till one day about two weeks ago I noticed the RPM's running a bit too high at 65 MPH. I turned the radio down and the engine sounded like it was working to hard on a flat straight plain. I tried to downshift the transmission into 4th from drive(5th) but it did not change. So the trans. Will not go into 5th gear and on cold days it will rev up to 4 to 5 k before it will shift from 3rd to 4th gear at about 30 to 40 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182196, filed 2007-02, 15,500 miles“I've been a chrsyler person all my life. One day about two months ago I noticed my transmission not shifting properly, it stuck in low gear and after I gave the vehicle more and more gas it then finally shifted into second gear. After parking on a slight grade on a hill something with my fluid level was not proper. I checked my fluid and all was good. I have a associate degree in mechanics. So, after another week went by my transmission again would not shift properly after leaving work on day. This time I was parked on a level parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235420, filed 2008-07, 49,067 miles“Six months after purchasing a used Chrysler Sebring 2005 from a local dealership, a large stream of oil began (and continued) to pour out of the drive shaft seal when the engine was running. The car was taken to a service center where the problem was diagnosed as a bad drive shaft that had ruined the engine block and drive shaft seal. The only fix they offered was an engine replacement (which would cost more than the original cost of the vehicle).”
NHTSA complaint #10522002, filed 2013-06, 104,637 miles“Dt: since vehicle was purchased the gear shift has been hard to put into gear. There are grinding noises and it shakes. When this occurs the check engine light comes on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. The dealer said they were unable to find anything wrong. Had not contacted the manufacturer. The consumer stated wires and hoses were replaced because of rodents.”
NHTSA complaint #10132283, filed 2005-08, 1,097 miles“2005 Chrysler Sebring transmission delays shifting from drive to park. ***no answer required***. The engine light had come on, there was a transmission delay from drive to park, if placed in neutral the vehicle would shake and jerks when placed in drive. The mechanic stated that this was normal. The engine light had come on again and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The third occurrence resulted in an evap leak, due to the gas cap which needed to be tightened. The fourth incident showed a diagnostic result gas leak code of 0441. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134567, filed 2005-08, 1,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220840Mar 31, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10021684Apr 26, 2007Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure.
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10012341Nov 19, 2005Transfer gear whine sound between 68 mph and 84 mph either accelerating or decelerating.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 48 | 20% |
| 2007 | 40 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 28 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 33 | 19% |
| 1998 | 21 | 8% |
| 1997 | 29 | 14% |
| 1996 | 47 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
21 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler Sebring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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